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By Lance Gaither lance.gaither@bluegrassnewsmedia.com Danville’s newest fast food joint, the highly anticipated Chick-fil-A, will have their grand opening on Dec. 7. A ribbon cutting will be held on Dec. 6at noon. The South Danville Bypass entrance across from Starbucks will remain closed due to an ongoing dispute regarding utilities.  The restaurant can be accessed via […] The post Chick-fil-A opens Thursday in Danville appeared first on The Interior Journal.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Matthew White sat down with Suzanne Woodard of the Fairmount Event Committee to talk about several holiday events taking place in Fairmount on Dec. 9. Woodard said that volunteers are always welcome, even from outside the Fairmount community. Those interested in volunteering can reach out...

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials from Danville School District #118 made an announcement to parents, urging them to talk to their students about the importance of appropriately communicating safety matters. The announcement was made through a Facebook post on Thursday. Assistant Superintendent John Hart said the Danville High School administration was notified of a social […]

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — A shooting threat message was discovered in a Danville middle school on Tuesday, prompting an investigation by school administration and law enforcement. The Danville School District informed families that an anonymous note was found on the wall of a girls’ bathroom at North Ridge Middle School, threatening a shooting on Dec. […]

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around champaign..

A Champaign teenager is under arrest after Urbana Police said they found a gun in his possession during a traffic stop.

Teachers in the Westville School District are preparing for the picket line -- but hoping it won't come to that.

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The City of Danville is hosting a design contest in search of a new city logo. Danville officials said they have been working on building up the city’s branding since last winter. Now, they are hosting a competition for local artists and graphic designers to create a brand new logo. “A […]

An auction of surplus Vermilion County property is scheduled for 6 PM; Monday, December 11th; in VFW Post #728 at 8 Pine Street in Danville. Items up for bid will be real estate properties that were delinquent for 2019, and mobile homes that were delinquent for 2020 and prior to real estate taxes. Vermilion County, as Trustee, will be offering for sale approximately 434 real estate properties, and 98 mobile homes. The bidding will start at $750.00 per item.

Favorites have gone 20-9 against the spread the last two weeks, but that ends here. Nine underdogs will stand tall this week. ESN FeedsThis post was originally published on this site.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WRSP) — In order to construct a new driveway approach at 421 W. Town Center Boulevard, DUCE Construction will close one eastbound lane of Town Center Boulevard between Moreland Boulevard and Neil Street. The closure will begin on Monday, December 11th and reopen on Friday, December 15th.

Danville District 118 Assistant Superintendent John Hart says a threat found this week in the girls rest room at North Ridge Middle School was acted upon promptly, and the person responsible has been identified. Hart says he is very appreciative of the district’s relationship with the Danville Police, and that the letter sent out to parents emphasized talking with their kids, and encouraging them to come forth and tell an adult whenever they see or hear any kind of threat.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Countywide Celebration will take place on January 14, 2024, at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. The event will honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy, and acknowledge those who uphold his values through community service.

Over the last few years, Champaign-Urbana has seen multiple incidents of Anti-Semitism dating back to 2016 when a menorah was vandalized. Then, bags of rocks with an anti-Semitic message regarding leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were left on campus in 2022. Just last month, 18-year-old...

Tennessee's tough early season continues Saturday, when the 17th-ranked Volunteers play yet another top Big Ten team. The game against No. 20 Illinois (7-1) at Thompson Boling Arena marks the Volunteers' third game against a Big Ten team in the first five weeks of the season. Tennessee (5-3) earned a...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — As the year cools down, the race for Champaign County Coroner is heating up. So far, three candidates have put their names on the ballot for next year’s election: Republican and current Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Thuney, and two Democrats — Laurie Brauer and Sean Williams. Thuney took over for Duane […]

Mural Energy has proposed a wind and solar farm for southwest Vermilion County near Sidell, and a public hearing on this possible project is set for 9 AM; Monday, December 11th; in the Vermilion County Board chambers, conducted by the Wind and Solar Committee. Some residents have previously spoken about...

On Giving Tuesday, November 28, Champaign Police partnered with local law enforcement and the Eastern Illinois Foodbank for a food drive called 'Stuff the Squad'. Four local agencies participated: Champaign PD, Urbana PD, University of Illinois PD, and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office. They collected non-perishable food items.

In this article, we're going to explore four exquisite Italian restaurants in Urbana. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

The following is this week’s I AM, YOU ARE, WE ARE Honoree by Erin Gregory. What started as a dream has become reality for Cassie Rhodes. Growing up in Grape Creek, she never wanted to stay in Danville or in Vermilion County. Even after she attended the Christian school here and after making many connections in Danville, she still wanted to leave. So, she lived in Indianapolis for twenty years before eventually deciding the best thing to do was move back home. She and her two daughters moved back to the area, and she knew then that Danville was the right place for her. She met her husband, Eric Rhodes, and together they conquered their fears and dreams. Cassie’s entire family still being in the area was a huge benefit to coming back because she knew she would have a strong support system. With three younger siblings she would never be without her family again.